Payroll Specialist

• Payroll Processing: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accurate disbursement of wages, bonuses, deductions, and overtime.
• ADP System Management: Utilize ADP Payroll software (ADP Workforce Now) to process payroll, manage employee records, and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Compliance: Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including tax filings and labor laws.
• Reporting: Prepare, reconcile, and submit payroll-related reports, including tax filings, earnings statements, and compliance reports.
• Employee Inquiries: Address employee questions related to payroll, benefits, deductions, and tax-related matters promptly and professionally.
• HR Administrative Support: Assist HR with employee record management, benefits administration, vacation tracking and other administration projects.
• Time & Attendance: Review and reconcile time and attendance records to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Reconciliation & Discrepancies: Resolve any payroll discrepancies and ensure all records are maintained accurately.
• Payroll Documentation: Maintain accurate payroll records, ensuring all data is entered correctly into the ADP system.
• Training and Awareness: Stay informed of changes to payroll regulations, best practices, and software updates.
• Accounting Support: Complete accounts receivable invoices and payroll journal entries
• All other duties and assigned.

• Experience:
  • 2+ years of experience in payroll processing, preferably using ADP.
  • Experience with payroll regulations, compliance, and HR administrative tasks.
•  Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Mathematical & Analytical Skills:
  • Ability to calculate wages, deductions, bonuses, overtime, and other payroll-related figures.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to resolve discrepancies.

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Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.